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But this approach fundamentally misunderstands human social nature.—
Clay Routledge,
Fortune,
23 May 2026 -
According to Massenburg, what the world often misunderstands is that neo-soul was never created as a gimmick for commerce.—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
22 May 2026
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Finally, the policy misconstrues preventative care.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Von Wilpert’s allies say that the Progressive Caucus’ endorsement misreads what the district wants.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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There can be serious economic consequences if the Fed misreads the economy — even communicating the wrong direction for interest rates can be risky, the Fed officials said.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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When a customer-facing agent misinterprets policy, trust erodes instantly.—
Nitin Rakesh,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Despite that promise, reports indicate the tool often misinterprets requests.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mishears.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mishears. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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